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Don’t be late for my funeral

A film-maker, travels to a small rural town to visit her retired nanny and domestic worker, Margaret Bogopa Matlala.

Set against South Africa’s backdrop of change, the film explores the two woman’s friendship and life-long connection that flourished despite the barriers placed between their families. Margaret was forced to leave her own family behind, to care for another, a sacrifice made out of the necessity to survive and provide.

This personal yet universal tale of love and loss exposes the often painful realities of life behind closed doors.

Director

Diana Keam

Editor

Gordon Midgley

Cinematographer

Wayne de Lange, Warren Smart

Cast

Margaret Bogopa Matlala

Bonus Content: Q&A

Interviewer: Karen Claren, Festival Coordinator
Interviewee: Diana Keam, Filmmaker & Older Sister
Interviewee: Deborah Lacy, Sister
Interviewee: Mbali Xulu & Thembi Kibe, Margaret’s Granddaughter & Daughter

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